The Kumasi Polytechnic is set to go into commercial manufacture of electronic devices. Computers, air conditioners, mobile phones and television sets are among items whose production is expected to commence by the end of this year. The initiative is a partnership with a Chinese firm, SONTECH, to be financed by the two parties. Rector of Kumasi Polytechnic, Professor Nsowah Nuamah says about 200 acres of land have been acquired at Pease, near Lake Bosomtwe for the construction of a manufacturing plant. The joint venture will operate under the brand name, “KPST”, representing Kumasi Polytechnic-Sontech. Prof. Nuamah says the factory site will serve other purposes including an “Entrepreneurship Village” for the polytechnic. He was speaking to Nhyira News ahead of the official launch of Kumasi Polytechnic Alumni Association. Prof. Nuamah called for stakeholder discussions on how to strengthen the capacity of polytechnic education in the country. He thinks polytechnic institutions over the years have not received the necessary push to enable them to fulfill their mandate and aspirations.